ArticleBMC plant biology2015
Keeping the rhythm: light/dark cycles during postharvest storage preserve the tissue integrity and nutritional content of leafy plants.
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- Preharvest and postharvest techniques that optimize the shelf life of fresh basil (Frontiers in plant science · 2023Review
- Effects of Growth Period and Storage Methods on Primary Metabolite Contents and Antioxidant Activities ofMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Chlorophyllin-Based 405 nm Light Photodynamic Improved Fresh-Cut Pakchoi Quality at Postharvest and Inhibited the Formation of Biofilm.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Comparative Transcriptome Analysis of Salt Stress-Induced Leaf Senescence inFrontiers in plant science · 2021Article
- Dark-Induced Barley Leaf Senescence - A Crop System for Studying Senescence and Autophagy Mechanisms.Frontiers in plant science · 2021Review
- Life after Harvest: Circadian Regulation in Photosynthetic Pigments of Rocket Leaves during Supermarket Storage Affects the Nutritional Quality.Nutrients · 2019Article
- Modified Atmosphere Packaging and Dark/Light Refrigerated Storage in Green Leafy Vegetables Have an Impact on Nutritional Value.Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) · 2019Article
- A Hard Day's Night: Cyanobacteria in Diel Cycles.Trends in microbiology · 2019Review
- ABA signalling manipulation suppresses senescence of a leafy vegetable stored at room temperature.Plant biotechnology journal · 2018Article
- Using light to improve commercial value.Horticulture research · 2018Article
- Extended darkness induces internal turnover of glucosinolates in Arabidopsis thaliana leaves.PloS one · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe modular body structure of plants enables detached plant organs, such as postharvest fruits and vegetables, to maintain active responsiveness to environmental stimuli, including daily cycles of light and darkness. Twenty-four hour light/darkness cycles entrain plant circadian clock rhythms, which provide advantage to plants. Here, we tested whether green leafy vegetables gain longevity advantage by being stored under light/dark cycles designed to maintain biological rhythms.
resultsLight/dark cycles during postharvest storage improved several aspects of plant tissue performance comparable to that provided by refrigeration. Tissue integrity, green coloration, and chlorophyll content were generally enhanced by cycling of light and darkness compared to constant light or darkness during storage. In addition, the levels of the phytonutrient glucosinolates in kale and cabbage remained at higher levels over time when the leaf tissue was stored under light/dark cycles.
conclusionsMaintenance of the daily cycling of light and dark periods during postharvest storage may slow the decline of plant tissues, such as green leafy vegetables, improving not only appearance but also the health value of the crops through the maintenance of chlorophyll and phytochemical content after harvest.
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